Expert Advice

By: Lyndsay Chaney, owner of branch & bloom
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When I launched branch & bloom, a flower subscription delivery service, one year ago, my aim was to spread flower joy to residents and business of Fairfield County. I feel fortunate to be able to work closely with...

By: Esther Blum
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In the 25+ years of my dietetics career, the one question I get asked most is "Is gluten really that bad for me?"
And with all the frankenfoods, misinformation and conflicting answers out there, I'm going to confuse you a little more and say both yes...

By Kelly Ingraham
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From the Romans, to the Ancient Greeks, to Native Americans, the use of heat therapies to detoxify the body is ancient healing technique that has been used for centuries by many different civilizations. An invisible band in the spectrum of light, infrared...

By: Dr. Loren Hager
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In my office over the last few weeks, we’ve been talking a lot about hormones. Specifically, why menopause has turned into such an “event” in women’s lives over the past 50-100 years and how that may relate to the new “low-T”...

By Dr. Loren Hager
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According to a study released by the National Sleep Foundation in 2011, two thirds of Americans say their sleep needs are not being met during the week. About 15% of adults between the ages of 19 and 64 and 7% of...

By: Marina Marchese, Photo: courtesy of Red Bee Honey 2017
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If you enjoy honey “only in my tea when I’m not feeling well” it might be in the darkest corner of your cupboard most likely crystallized. No, it is not spoiled and you don’t have to throw...

Mindfulness is all the buzz these days. Not only has scientific research proven that it reduces stress and anxiety, but a lot of the top performing athletes and entrepreneurs practice it as well! We are seeing a global movement of people prioritizing their mental hygiene.
What...

How to Get in Control of Your Weight Not Starving or Killing Yourself in the Gym
By: Arantxa Mateo
The three most powerful strategies of getting control over your weight:
1. Healthy Portion Sizes
2. Right Composition of Meals
3. Paying Attention to Glycemic Index & Glycemic Load
All these aspects...

Can one ingredient have multiple uses?! The answer is “yes” when it comes to aloe vera, a ‘wonder plant’ whose leaves can yield a wide range of internal and external benefits to your body. Aloe vera is a cactus-like plant grown in the tropics around the world. Once...